PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manu Ginobili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Likienstine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ginobili
vs
Likienstine

198 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manu Ginobili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Likienstine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginobili throws an off balance right hand

and Likienstine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Likienstine.
Ginobili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ginobili looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Likienstine has eaten all the pies!
Ginobili tries to circle away but Likienstine has him pinned against the cage.
Likienstine stalling in the clinch.
Ginobili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Likienstine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Likienstine working Ginobili over with knees to the body.
Ginobili tries to break free but Likienstine pushes him back against the cage.
Likienstine with a knee to the head.

It looks like Manu Ginobili has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Likienstine.
Ginobili tries to pull guard but Likienstine holds him up against the cage and eventually Ginobili drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ginobili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ginobili fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ginobili fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Likienstine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ginobili up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Likienstine blocks an uppercut.
Likienstine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Likienstine lands a good knee to the midsection. Ginobili won't want to take too many of those.
Likienstine pressing his opponent against the cage.
Likienstine scores a nice knee to the body.
Ginobili is breathing heavily.
Likienstine avoiding damage.
Likienstine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Likienstine lands a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Likienstine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Likienstine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ginobili in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Likienstine is struggling to control the position.
Likienstine working Ginobili over with knees to the body.
Likienstine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ginobili's face.
Likienstine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Likienstine lands an elbow that stopped Ginobili in his tracks for a moment.
Likienstine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Likienstine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Likienstine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ginobili lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Likienstine lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likienstine scores a nice knee to the body.
Likienstine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Likienstine's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Likienstine.

Likienstine moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Likienstine obliges.
Likienstine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Likienstine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Manu Ginobili's cut is getting worse.
Knees to the body from Likienstine.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Likienstine obliges.
Likienstine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Likienstine working Ginobili over with knees to the body.
Ginobili takes an elbow to the forehead.
Likienstine stalling.
Likienstine scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Likienstine lands an elbow inside.

Manu Ginobili's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Likienstine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ginobili in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Likienstine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Likienstine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Likienstine.
Likienstine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Likienstine effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ginobili takes a knee right on the jaw!

Jeez, Manu Ginobili's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ginobili takes a knee to the side of the body.
Likienstine lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Likienstine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manu Ginobili's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ginobili gets tackled into the cage by Likienstine. Likienstine maintains the clinch.
Ginobili is trying to drag Likienstine to the mat but Likienstine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Likienstine.
Likienstine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Likienstine landing knees to the body.
Likienstine landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Likienstine.
Likienstine landing knees to the head.
Likienstine landing knees to the body.
Ginobili takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Likienstine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Likienstine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Manu Ginobili's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Likienstine!